Co-creating the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible requires deep presence. How can we hold space for—BE PRESENT in—the difficult conversations that gather seemingly dualistic opinions to illuminate common ground?
This humorous, challenging, July of 2017, TED talk, “How our friendship survives our opposing politics,” highlights beautiful examples of how we—relationships intact—might: move through assumptions, check perceptions, sustain curiosity, utilize emotions of anger, mistrust, frustration … to deepen understanding and lift the common ground and common good. Watch it here.
—Ann Jackson, PBVM, Prairiewoods spiritual services coordinator
photo by Lisa Skemp